Process

Forged in four steps.

From raw chaos to velvet-soft perfection — our process is precision-engineered so you don't have to think about it.

01

Upload Your Design

Drop in your PNG, AI, or PDF. Our system accepts any format and auto-checks resolution. No design? Use our online builder to create from scratch.

02

Proof & Review

We send a free digital proof within 2 hours. Approve it or request edits — zero extra charges. Military-precision quality checks before anything prints.

03

Phantom Print

We use an ultra-thin film adhesive that the rest of the market hasn't caught up to yet — we were among the first in Europe to adopt it. The result: vivid colors, photographic detail, and a hand-feel that rivals direct-to-garment.

04

Worldwide Ship

Standard orders ready in 3–5 business days. Need it faster? 24-hour rush production is available. We're based in Europe and ship worldwide — tracked, flat-rate, no surprises.

PhantomForge ultra-thin DTF transfer process — veteran-owned printing, Lauf a.d. Pegnitz, Bavaria
Ultra-Thin Phantom Layer
The Phantom Difference

A hand-feel the rest of DTF hasn't caught up to.

Most DTF suppliers are still running thick-film processes from three years ago. We were among the first in Europe to adopt an ultra-thin adhesive formulation that brings hand-feel to within striking distance of direct-to-garment — and our competitors still haven't caught on.

Standard DTF
Industry average
Hand-feel score
4.5 / 10
HTV / Screen Print
Traditional method
Hand-feel score
6.0 / 10
Direct-to-Garment
DTG benchmark
Hand-feel score
9.5 / 10
Specs

File requirements & care.

Your file
What to upload

PNG with a transparent background at 300 DPI is ideal. JPG works for full-rectangle designs, but anything without transparency prints as a solid block. Upload at the size you want pressed — we print exactly what you place.

Pressing
162°C, 10–12 seconds

Medium-high pressure, hot peel — remove the film while it's still warm. For finer, more detailed designs, let it cool completely first for a cleaner release, then press again for 3–5 seconds with a Teflon sheet or parchment paper to fully bond it.

Washing
Cold, inside out

Turn the garment inside out, wash at 30°C or below, skip bleach and fabric softener, and avoid tumble drying when possible. Never iron directly on the print. Treated well, DTF outlasts most screen prints.

More questions → read the full FAQ

Ready to forge your transfers?

No minimums, free proofs, 3–5 day turnaround. Ships worldwide from Bavaria, Germany.